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Tune to WQRZ-LP 103.5 FM for Updates at 8 am, noon, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. r'j(555§>-, FEMA Disaster Assistance: 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 800-462-7585
HANCOCK COUNTY RECOVERY UPDATE
SATURDAY JAN. 14, 2006 DAY 138
The Hancock County Emergency Operations Center has been running 24-hours a day since Katrina hit. It is located at the former Annunciation Catholic School at, 5380 Kiln Delisle Rd in Kiln. Call 228/466-8250. We will be here to see this through!!!
Second Saturday in Old Towne BSL 4- 8pm
Hancock County Statistics To-Date
Debris Removal from public right-of-ways 2,659,648 cubic yards Right of Entry Program Status 8,303 ROE’s collected 4,143 Inspected by Corps 1,720 Contractor assigned 580 ROE’s completed FEMA individual assistance: $157,135,181.71
20,283 applications approved for individual and household assistance FEMA public assistance: $112,232,225.00 Total FEMA Trailers occupied in Hancock County: 7,739
Small Business Administration Loans as of 1-09-06 ~ Home loans approved 1,376 for $142,902,300 ,	Business loans approved 218 for
"	$26,688,800
Total 1,594 for $169,591,100 Red Cross Mobile Kitchen:
Meals to date served:	591,981
Snacks to date served: 1,539,263 Salvation Army Mobile Kitchen:
Meals served:	712,197
People served: 1,470,310 Household Hazardous Waste collected:
90.412 items
MS BRIDGE LOAN PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JAN 31, 2006: Businesses are encouraged to contact their local bank or small business center as the upcoming deadline fast approaches. Visit the Business Assistance Center at Hwy. 90 and Main Street in Bay St. Louis (Coast Electric Conference Center behind the Shell Gas Station). Services include wireless internet access and counselors to review SBA loan packages. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Saturday.
Contact the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce at 228-467-9048 On the Web at www.mississippi.org.
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR SBA LOANS FOR PHYSICAL INJURY IS MARCH 11, 2006.
Homeowners and Rental Applications are being taken at the Disaster Recovery Center at the Skate Park next to Fred’s in Waveland on Highway 90. Businesses Can apply at the Business Service Center at Main and US 90 in Bay Saint Louis SBA Application Status Check 1-800-659-2955.
A CITIZEN’S IN ACTION FORUM will be held TODAY Saturday Jan.14 in the Baptist Fellowship Tent in Pearlington ne*t to Charles B. Murphy Elementary at 4:00 F^M
January 16-20 Small Business Week
Workshops and Presentations that can help your Business or even start a new one.
How to start a Business, SBA Community Express Loan Program, Marketing Business Post-Katrina Tapping into the WIN Job Center for Employers' Contact Chamber of Commerce for more Details and Reservations at 228-467-9048
FREE TAX HELP AVAILABLE at Hancock Libraries begins Tuesdays Jan 17 at the Kiln Public Library 3PM to 7 PM. Bay Saint Louis Library program begins Thursdays starting Jan 19, 3PM to 7PM. VITA {Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program offers free tax help to low to moderate income people who need assistance with preparation of their Tax returns. Electronic Filing is available at both libraries. Take Advantage of this service Sponsored by Hancock County Library System ~ more info ~ Bay 467-5282 ~ Kiln 255-1724 ~
IRS TAX ASSISTANCE: A variety of assistance for disaster survivors that may allow for casualty losses that were suffered on real property, home personal property, and household goods to be deducted on the income tax return if they are not covered by insurance. Mississippi taxpayers who have hurricane related questions can also call the special IRS DISASTER HOTLINE at 1-866-562-5227 or visit online at www.irs.gov
FEMA ANNOUNCES FINAL EXTENSION OF HOTEL PROGRAM TO FEBUARY 7, 2006 Evacuees in Hotels and Motels MUST contact FEMA by the DEADLINE of January 30. 2nnc CALL 1-800-621-FEMA to receive an authorization code for further Direct-Bill Hotel assistance that could extend beyond * February 7, 2006. Evacuees needing any further FEMA assistance after will be determined on a case by case basis.
FEMA Housing Locator Service 1-800-762-8740 HUD Programs General Info 1-800-955-2232 HUD Disaster Housing Assistance 1-800-877-8339 www.fema.gov/katrina